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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.30, 124.62 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.30, 124.62 and 50.96 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.30 : 124.62 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.30/124.62 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.30x = 124.62 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.30x = 6,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350.71/90.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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